Ilayaraja in 25 Greatest Film Composer in Cinema History !

17/09/2014

One of well established movie portals Taste of Cinema have just published the 25 Greatest Film Composers in Cinema History. According to the portal, Ilayaraja made into the top 10 of the list and was featured at number 9 while Hans Zimmer one of the world's most popular music composer was ranked at number 13.

Ilaiyaraaja has worked as a composer for more than 950 films and has composed over 4500 songs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. The website has mentioned that  "the maestro is particularly acclaimed for background score and his songs and background score played a very crucial role in the success of many films".

Source* - http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2014/the-25-greatest-film-composers-in-cinema-history/2/

Karthik Raja Says he is not happy with Yuvan Shankar Raja !

14/03/2014

Karthik Raja the elder son of Isaigani Ilayaraja and the elder brother of Yuvan Shankar Raja in an recent interview confessed that he was not happy with Yuvan Shankar Raja's recent decision. 

Karthik Raja was also an established music composer in Kollywood but faded out despite numerous chartbusters, In a recent interview he admitted saying he did get better opportunities than his father but he is very much content and happy to help his father rather than concentrate on his own career.

Karthik Raja was also quizzed on his brother decision to convert to Islam,  He said Yuvan had converted to Islam with support from his entire family. Karthik Raja publicly confessed that he was however not happy with his brother decision to work with Vairamuthu in Idam Porul Eval. 

It's worth mentioning that Ilayaraja and Vairamuthu parted ways due to certain creative differences and are still not even on speaking terms with each other.

How is Ilayaraja's health Right Now ?

26/12/2013

The news that our Isaignani Ilayaraja suffered a mild cardiac arrest sent huge shockwaves among our K"town with fans sending in numerous prayers and wishes for the legend speedy recovery. Ilayaraja was immediately admitted in the Apollo hospital by his family though the doctor said it was just a mild attack, Ilayaraja was advised to be admitted for another 2 days for observation.

The latest incoming report is that Ilayaraja is all set to discharged sometime today (26th of December) after showing positive signs of recovery. Sources also add that the Kings of Kings concert which was scheduled for the 28th of December in Malaysia will go on as per the schedule. 

Ilayaraja Hospitalized

Fans our Maestro the god of music Ilayaraja has just been admitted 

into the Apollo hospital in chennai. 
Sources add the legend complained of chest pain and his family member wasted no time and immediately admitted Raja to the hospital.

Updated 23/12/2013 15:17
Sources now reveal that it was just a mild cardiac arrest and 
Ilayaraja might be discharged in a couple of days time. 

Venkat Prabhu made a tweet on Raja sir recently 

My uncle!! our isaignani!! Is absolutely fine!! Thanks for the love and prayers!!
— venkat prabhu (@dirvenkatprabhu) December 23, 2013

Here are some Kollywood celebs tweets on Ilayaraja

Sooo upset n sad to know abt Ilayaraja sir's health.!! Lets all pray to God dat he recovers imdtly n showers his Magical Music on Us.!!!
— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) December 23, 2013

We love u Ilayaraja sir..!!! Pls get well soon..!! Waiting to listen to ur Divine voice!! Our Hearts beat 4 ur Music.!!!
— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) December 23, 2013

Get well soon Raja sir...
— D.IMMAN COMPOSER (@immancomposer) December 23, 2013

It's Official Now Dhanush Replaces Shah Rukh Khan

19/11/2013

As SS Music earlier reported there was a huge buzz going around that Dhanush would pair up with the legendary Amitabh Bachchan for ace Director Balki's next. Some were circumspect with the report because Shah Rukh Khan had already allocated his dates for this Balki flick and reports that Dhanush would replace SRK was too unreal for many. However Dhanush has himself confirmed that he has indeen been signed up by the Cheeni Kum and Paa Director to share screen space with Big B. Ilayaraja would be scoring the music with P.C.Sreeram being the cinematographer. Akshara Haasan was also associated the same project but we are yet to receive confirmation on that.

Here are the tweet by Dhanush confirming the above news 

Yes guys,my next Hindi film is with Balki sir. Very excited and eagerly looking forward to it :) thanks for all your wishes (Contd)
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) November 19, 2013

Privileged to share screen space with Big B himself.Ecstatic 2 be part of Raja Sir's musical again. Finally, a chance to work with P.C sir !
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) November 19, 2013

21/11/2013

Akshara Haasan, the youngest daughter of Kamal Haasan has just officially confirmed her acting debut in the above project. The actress who turned down several movie offers in the past just couldn't resist being part of such an illustrious project. Akshara had this to say..

Excited& really looking fwd2workin wid an amazing team r Balki p c Sri ram @dhanushkraja @SrBachchan it's going 2b an amazing learning exp.
— Akshara (@AksharaHaasan1) November 20, 2013